11 reasons to make Stockholm your next city break

2. Lush island parks

Djurgården island is just one of Stockholm’s many leafy green patches, with plenty of walking and cycling trails and gardens, such as Rosendal's Garden and its cosy cafe, offering a tranquil base from which to explore the Swedish capital.

The island features several museums including the Skansen Museum, the world’s first open-air museum and the world’s largest outdoor exhibition featuring recreated Scandinavian period homes, as well as “the scream-if-you-want-to-go-faster” rides at Grona Lund amusement park (pictured).